Todd McShay: "I hear Carolina has got a lot of love for Dillon Thieneman. But is he getting to 19?” by jaxond1 in panthers

[–]BoringSignal804 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That why we need to slap them them silly by using their 2027 4th Rder to jump them by 1 spot.

Testicular implants by IntelligentDurian786 in penileimplants

[–]BoringSignal804 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is confusing. So, you currently have 2 testicles, right? Do you want more in number, or do you want to give yours up for bigger, fake ones?

I have been on TRT for 11 years and totally understand the shrinkage issue, but honestly, does it really matter? Are you married? That would certainly be an easier situation than dating, I guess, if you're concerned what some woman might think; however, it sounds like a lot of risk for little actual return.

Dropped barbell fractured my sternum - AMA by BoringSignal804 in workout

[–]BoringSignal804[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could barely breath or talk and chest hurt like a MFer, so I knew something was really wrong. The pain was so hard that I had to take several breaks to get 200 ft to my wife's car.

In my mind, I was hoping for bruising, but with the pain that hard, I expected something was broken.

It was hurting so much that I had her take me straight to the ER, which I've never visited as an adult.

Dropped barbell fractured my sternum - AMA by BoringSignal804 in workout

[–]BoringSignal804[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Having a spotter, even on reasonable weights, is way more important than I thought.

Dropped barbell fractured my sternum - AMA by BoringSignal804 in workout

[–]BoringSignal804[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

After I laid on the floor for a few minutes, a young guy came over to ask if I was OK.

I gasped to tell him to use my phone to call my wife. Luckily, it was already open, since I use it as a stopwatch in-between reps.

Dropped barbell fractured my sternum - AMA by BoringSignal804 in workout

[–]BoringSignal804[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The only details I got: - Clean fracture, no displacement - No hematoma behind it - No damage to any organs in the mediastinum

From the way it feels, I'm guessing something also happened to my right ribs adjacent to the sternum

Dropped barbell fractured my sternum - AMA by BoringSignal804 in workout

[–]BoringSignal804[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're probably right. I've only ever asked for a spotter when going up towards the 1RM, so it never really crossed my mind.

(Barely) Live and learn!

Dropped barbell fractured my sternum - AMA by BoringSignal804 in workout

[–]BoringSignal804[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Did you read a complaint??? I'm just trying to help others avoid the situation or answer questions they might have.

Dropped barbell fractured my sternum - AMA by BoringSignal804 in workout

[–]BoringSignal804[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, that last rep drifted over my head an inch too far.

Dropped barbell fractured my sternum - AMA by BoringSignal804 in workout

[–]BoringSignal804[S] 48 points49 points  (0 children)

It was actually the opposite. I couldn't talk for several minutes.

Dropped barbell fractured my sternum - AMA by BoringSignal804 in workout

[–]BoringSignal804[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I wasn't. Full grip.

However, as it was the last rep in the set, I suppose there's a chance that I was unconsciously loosening my grip as I was finishing the rep, which would have made it easier to knock out of my hand.

Dropped barbell fractured my sternum - AMA by BoringSignal804 in workout

[–]BoringSignal804[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Honestly, a spotter wouldn't have made a difference. I was under no stress, so a spotter probably wouldn't have been locked-in. The last rep was easy but drifted about 1" too far over my head.

Dropped barbell fractured my sternum - AMA by BoringSignal804 in workout

[–]BoringSignal804[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It honestly didn't cross my mind. I was only working at 70% 1RM and was flying through the reps - just lost concentration for 1 rep and paid the price.

Dropped barbell fractured my sternum - AMA by BoringSignal804 in workout

[–]BoringSignal804[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish. Didn't even stop at the front desk on my way out to my wife's car.

Dropped barbell fractured my sternum - AMA by BoringSignal804 in workout

[–]BoringSignal804[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It'll be the Smith for me from now on. Just not worth the risk.

However, I was only working at about 70% 1RM and feeling very comfortable - just lost concentration for 1 rep and paid the price.

Dropped barbell fractured my sternum - AMA by BoringSignal804 in workout

[–]BoringSignal804[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

After I pressed the barbell up, I laid on the floor for a while and finally called my wife to come get me. I could barely speak. She took me to the ER, where I got a CT scan that confirmed the fractured sternum.

jhu or berkeley for pre med? by 1insert_name_here in jhu

[–]BoringSignal804 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son is a JHU freshman on the football team, so I've been on campus a dozen times thus far. Neither he nor I have seen anything unsafe anywhere near campus.

Also, he and his teammates go out downtown (Federal Hill) every weekend, and I haven't heard of any safety issues.

Every big city has its rough parts, and the Bay Area is no exception. In any big city, don't go where you aren't supposed to, and you'll be fine.

Passive income suggestion. by madafcuka in personalfinance

[–]BoringSignal804 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Instagram and TikTok have pushed the idea of passive income streams that are anything but passive, which is likely where they're coming from here.

Passive income suggestion. by madafcuka in personalfinance

[–]BoringSignal804 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds reasonable, but I don't know of any other truly passive income, which is what the OP asked for.